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Karuah

3 km²

Karuah is a small township where many residents live in a typical rural setting. The community is marked by a strong First Nations presence, with a population that is notably younger than the national average. While the area is mostly car-dependent, it remains a quiet residential pocket within the Port Stephens region.

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First Nations

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There are 190 First Nations people here, including a population that is generally younger than the national figure. While Year 12 completion is far below the state and national rates, the unemployment rate is among the lowest for similar areas at 4.2%.

190 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

18.6% Year 12 Here 18.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

4.2% Unemployment Here 4.2% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$570 Median income Here $570 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,213 Household income Here $1,213 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9 which is well below the New South Wales figure. Many homes are far from public transport and health services, though about 77% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park.

3.9 Walk score

4.6 Types ≤15 min